06 - A Conversation with David Billington - Funeral Director

Send us Fan MailYoung, Brave, and Beside the Dying: A Funeral Director’s Unexpected JourneyIn this special episode, Kay is joined by David Billington, a funeral director who found his calling at an unusually young age. With warmth and honesty, David shares the story behind his vocation, the emotional depth of his daily work, and what it means to walk alongside others in their moments of deepest loss.Together, they explore the quiet humanity of funeral care, the misconceptions people often carry, and the unexpected beauty that can be found in grief. This is a conversation about purpose, presence, and finding meaning in the spaces we often avoid.Whether you're navigating your own grief or simply curious about the life of someone who works so closely with death, this episode offers tenderness, insight, and a deep respect for the sacredness of saying goodbye.If you enjoy my podcasts, please do subscribe and share. Feel free to comment as feedback is always welcome. Finally I would really appreciate it if you could buy me a coffee using THIS LINK. This helps me fund the podcast and keep it going 🙏